1. the action of curving or causing something to curve
2. a curved part or section of something

1. able to bend; flexible

Examples

• The bending of the metal required special tools.
• She practiced bending her knees during the yoga class.
• The bending in the road made it difficult to see oncoming traffic.
• The bending branches swayed in the strong wind.
• His back was sore from all the bending and lifting at work.
• The bending motion of the dancer was graceful and fluid.